Highway Technician Assistant I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health with dental/vison

Retirement savings

Professional development and trainings

Shift premium for off-hours

CDL Class A required

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking a Highway Technician Assistant I in Hardin County (Elizabethtown). This full-time role offers field and classroom training to advance in road construction and maintenance, with overtime eligibility and a focus on safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities include installing signs, snow duty, tool operation, and flagging for traffic control. Education is high school level; licensure requirements will apply during employment.

Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma.
• Experience in rough terrain and all weather conditions preferred.
• Experience operating road maintenance equipment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install new sign assemblies.
• Operate dump trucks with snowplow and salt spreader.
• Use power tools such as drills and chainsaws.
• Assist signal crew and flag traffic for operations.

Skills

Rough terrain experience

General labor/trades

Equipment operation for road work

Self-motivated

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 10/30/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job Title: Highway Technician Assistant I

Pay Grade: 09

Salary: $17.95 Per Hour

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency: Transportation Cabinet

Location: 310 Valley Creek Road, Building 1
Elizabethtown, KY 42701 USA

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Department of Highways – District 4 – Traffic Section as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Hardin County, you’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of classroom and in-field training to allow for continued education to become specialized in road and construction maintenance and operations and to help maintain 442 miles of state roadways in Hardin County.

Responsibilities

• Installing new sign assemblies.


• Operating dump trucks with snowplow and salt spreader to work in the winter months


• Operating power tools, such as drills, drivers, chainsaws, etc.


• Assisting signal crew.


• Flagging for operations requiring traffic control.

Skills and Expectations

• Experience working on rough terrain and in all weather conditions.


• Experience with general labor or trades.


• Experience in equipment operation for road maintenance.


• We seek individuals who are self-motivated, strive for quality results, take pride in their accomplishments and have a desire to advance in their personal development.


• We welcome applicants at any experience level and who are eager to learn from others.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.


• Retirement savings.


• Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.


• A collaborative and innovative work environment.


• Employee wellness programs.


• Shift premium pay for hours worked outside of normal business hours.


• Employee will obtain a CDL class A


• Generous paid time off.

Additional position information: Incumbents in this job title should possess the ability to work, sit, stoop, and bend. Should be able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Should be able to respond to emergencies and work in all weather conditions.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S.

KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Within 12 months of employment in this job classification, employees in this classification must furnish the agency's appointing authority with documentation that he or she holds a valid Class B commercial driver's license. Within one year of employment in this job classification, the employee must complete First Aid and Snow and Ice Training and must possess Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA 10 Certifications or equivalent. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Incumbents in this job title typically perform their work at a highway maintenance facility or section office, at work sites throughout the assigned work area, and when necessary, district wide. Incumbent will be exposed to risks inherent to working with large equipment and machines involved with road construction. Must be able to work extended hours and be outside during inclement weather.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Dana King at [e-mail] or 270-766-5066.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D